1. Kurt Busch: Predicting When He Will Win Again in Sprint Cup

    Threatening is a word that could easily be bantered about as a description of the 2004 Cup champion, Kurt Busch . Some may take that to mean some evil-spirited comment that he may casually verbalize...

    Sandra MacWatters Written by Sandra MacWatters about 11 months ago 1,721 reads 17 comments

  2. Michael Waltrip Talks About "The Waltrip," Dale Jr., MWR and More

    NASCAR's Michael Waltrip is a racer at heart who has felt the highs and lows of a sport he loves. He has fought the battles of a team owner and now he is reaping the rewards of his efforts, but Drew Brees might be one of his toughest competitors yet...

    Sandra MacWatters Written by Sandra MacWatters about 11 months ago 4,707 reads 4 comments

  3. Janet Guthrie: Legend Talks Racing Then and Now, Danica Patrick

    Janet Guthrie rolled into motorsports at a time when women's rights had just started gaining traction. Except for the one place she longed to make her mark—IndyCar and NASCAR racing...

    Sandra MacWatters Written by Sandra MacWatters about 11 months ago 2,267 reads 42 comments

  4. Hendrick Motorsports: Home of the 2012 Sprint Cup Champion?

    Dale Earnhardt Jr. has been the hottest Hendrick Motorsports driver in the points, but with all four teams finishing in the top six at Kentucky, we may have a preview of where the next Cup champion will come from...

    Sandra MacWatters Written by Sandra MacWatters about 11 months ago 3,473 reads 22 comments

  5. Kentucky Speedway: 5 Hot Picks to Win the Quaker State 400

    The NASCAR Sprint Cup Series heads for the second round of racing on the rough 1.5-mile track that many drivers enjoy racing on, but some rule changes and lack of notes may change the game for Chase contenders...

    Sandra MacWatters Written by Sandra MacWatters about 11 months ago 2,580 reads 2 comments

  6. Dale Earnhardt Jr. and 10 Drivers Fans Root for Most

    NASCAR fans are perhaps the most loyal and passionate in all of sports. They choose their driver and seldom waiver, defending their performance in good times and bad. That choice can often become divisive with family and friends...

    Sandra MacWatters Written by Sandra MacWatters about 11 months ago 6,298 reads 0 comments

  7. NASCAR Champion Matt Kenseth out at Roush Fenway

    Roush Fenway Racing has announced that Matt Kenseth will be leaving at the conclusion of the 2012 season. RFR is looking to the future with young Ricky Stenhouse, Jr. driving full-time in 2013...

    Sandra MacWatters Written by Sandra MacWatters about 11 months ago 671 reads 64 comments

  8. NASCAR's Biggest Surprises at Sonoma and Road America

    The usual suspects to win at Sonoma failed to do so, but the race that ended with a green-white-checker finish produced some surprise performances and disappointments with the fight for coveted points...

    Sandra MacWatters Written by Sandra MacWatters about 11 months ago 1,600 reads 24 comments

  9. Toyota/Save Mart 350: 5 Hot Picks to Win at Sonoma

    The game changes when the boys of NASCAR's premier series take to the 1.99-mile road course in the wine country of California. Pack racing can take on a new meaning when cars are on two wheels...

    Sandra MacWatters Written by Sandra MacWatters about 11 months ago 3,390 reads 17 comments

  10. Danica Patrick: Could "Danica-Mania" Be Dying a Slow Death?

    NASCAR was hanging it's hat on the GoDaddy.com girl, Danica Patrick , in hopes of bringing more attention and fans to the sport. Perhaps, that was the case for a while, but the hype is diminishing...

    Sandra MacWatters Written by Sandra MacWatters about 11 months ago 4,384 reads 62 comments

  11. 10 Lessons Learned in the Quicken Loans 400 at Michigan

    Michigan International Speedway has always been fast, but the recent repave made the track wickedly fast, tempting drivers to the edge of danger. Not even those behind the wheel knew what to expect when the green flag dropped...

    Sandra MacWatters Written by Sandra MacWatters about 11 months ago 3,179 reads 10 comments

  12. 10 Drivers Who Are Due for a Cup Win

    The journey to the Chase is past the mid-point, and drivers who must win have become obvious. But, other drivers are unveiling their potential to capture victory this season as evidenced by their performances...

    Sandra MacWatters Written by Sandra MacWatters about 11 months ago 2,770 reads 11 comments

  13. Kurt Busch: Is Anyone Surprised by the Decision at Phoenix Racing?

    Kurt Busch was suspended by NASCAR until June 13, but a meeting between he and team owner James Finch to determine his future took place on Tuesday morning. It was reported by Lee Spencer at Fox Sports...

    Sandra MacWatters Written by Sandra MacWatters about 11 months ago 2,205 reads 16 comments

  14. 10 Best and Worst Lessons We Learned at the Pocono 400

    The anomaly track on the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series circuit was repaved, making it treacherously fast and a bit of new game for drivers. The track was forgiving for most participants, but schooled others...

    Sandra MacWatters Written by Sandra MacWatters about 11 months ago 3,675 reads 3 comments

  15. 10 Drivers Who Are Aiming for the Wild-Card Chase Spots

    Now that we are halfway through the races leading to the Chase, the chances for many drivers to make a run for the NASCAR Sprint Cup title diminish. The only hope is to find a way to Victory Lane for some...

    Sandra MacWatters Written by Sandra MacWatters about 12 months ago 1,230 reads 2 comments

  16. 10 Most Exciting Races Left in the Sprint Cup Season

    In a season which has been saturated with long green-flag runs, there are still certain races that conjure up thoughts of excitement, where drivers must race hard and trading paint becomes mandatory...

    Sandra MacWatters Written by Sandra MacWatters about 12 months ago 1,296 reads 2 comments

  17. Kurt Busch Could Be out at NASCAR's Phoenix Racing

    The bad boy of NASCAR, Kurt Busch , has provided perhaps more entertainment this season than any other driver in the sport, but his handshake agreement with James Finch at Phoenix Racing may be in jeopardy...

    Sandra MacWatters Written by Sandra MacWatters about 12 months ago 4,972 reads 40 comments

  18. NASCAR Sprint Cup: Best and Worst of the FedEx 400 at Dover

    Fans were tiring of races with long green-flag runs, the lack of wrecks and action-packed racing. The FedEx 400 at Dover had a bit of everything for everybody, including colorful wigs and monstrous happenings...

    Sandra MacWatters Written by Sandra MacWatters about 12 months ago 1,698 reads 0 comments

  19. NASCAR Sprint Cup: 8 Most Disappointing Drivers So Far in 2012 Season

    A third of the NASCAR Sprint Cup season is in the books, and the Dover race will mark the halfway point to the Chase. The pattern of contenders for the title is becoming defined, but it isn't looking good for some who should be in that mix...

    Sandra MacWatters Written by Sandra MacWatters about 12 months ago 9,959 reads 7 comments

  20. Danica Patrick: Will She Get "Racy" in the 2012 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series?

    Danica Patrick faced one more grueling test of her mettle in her journey to achieve success at NASCAR's highest level. The Coca-Cola 600 was the longest race of her career, but she made it to the finish...

    Sandra MacWatters Written by Sandra MacWatters about 12 months ago 1,426 reads 58 comments

  21. NASCAR Sprint Cup: 10 Drivers in the Mix to Win the Coca-Cola 600

    Memorial Day weekend is a time to honor the military, but for NASCAR's premier racing series, it is a time to take to the Charlotte Motor Speedway for an endurance test in the longest race of the year...

    Sandra MacWatters Written by Sandra MacWatters about 12 months ago 4,404 reads 17 comments

  22. Dale Earnhardt Jr.: Power Ranking the Top 5 Tracks Where Jr. Has a Chance to Win

    It has been nearly four years since Dale Earnhardt Jr. won a points race, leaving some to wonder if there is a track this driver can win on...

    Sandra MacWatters Written by Sandra MacWatters about 12 months ago 3,403 reads 51 comments

  23. NASCAR Sprint Cup: The Best and Worst of the Sprint All-Star Race

    Another year for the Coca-Cola 600 dress rehearsal in the form of the Sprint All-Star Race, another year of changes to the format with intent to make better racing. It appears additional tweaks are in order...

    Sandra MacWatters Written by Sandra MacWatters about 12 months ago 2,391 reads 7 comments

  24. Power Ranking the Best 15 Drivers Heading to the NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race

    There are no points at stake, but prestige and a big paycheck make for a game-on atmosphere, where drivers will do whatever it takes to win. A good part of the field is made up of drivers who have won races in 2011 and 2012...

    Sandra MacWatters Written by Sandra MacWatters about 1 year ago 2,331 reads 3 comments

  25. 10 Reasons the NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race Is a Must-Watch

    The NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race is a non-points, high-stakes show with the sport's best drivers. Action can be dramatic as drivers go for it all, purely for the pride of winning and that one million dollar reward...

    Sandra MacWatters Written by Sandra MacWatters about 1 year ago 2,824 reads 12 comments